Iris Sawfly
Rhadinoceraea micans
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The Iris Sawfly (7-8mm) is totally black and usually seen flying around Yellow Iris which is the larval foodplant.
Phymatocera aterrima has a similar appearance, but has longer antennae and feeds on Solomon's seal.
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Early instar.
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Late instars are brownish and have white spots.
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